The far side
If the world is serious about addressing climate change it will have to immediately start moving out of fossil fuel technologies.
Chemistry Nobel for development of lithium-ion batteries
John B Goodenough, M Stanley Whittingham and Akira Yoshino are recipients of the prize for 2019
Study finds increased concentration of black carbon in Gangotri region during tourist seasons
A study finds remarkable increase in concentration of black carbon in the atmosphere near the pilgrim town of Gangotri in Uttarakhand during two …
The day when the world will have a common electricity grid
To allow renewables to thrive in the future, dirty energy should be allowed to continue for some time
Coal comfort: Pacific islands on collision course with Australia over emissions
As Australia looks to expand the coal industry at home, it's also ramping up regional diplomacy aimed at avoiding condemnation by those at the …
Report urges sustainable infrastructure development to fight climate change
The global South will account for roughly two-thirds of infrastructure investment worth US $ 4 trillion per year. Asian and African nations need …
Pre industry climate was cloudier, finds experiment
It has been believed that sulphuric acid vapours generated from fossil fuel combustion and industrial activity aid cloud formation
35 GW power project in Indonesia: Interview with Agung Wicaksono
Agung Wicaksono talks about the 35GW power project in Indonesia. Wicaksono is Vice-Chairman, Programme Management Office for the 35 GW …
Dubious deal
Before looking for supporters elsewhere, the fossil fuel-dependent North should take the first step in reducing carbon emissions at home
COP27: Cover decision text makes no mention of all fossil fuels; India displeased
It has been suggested that the Egypt Presidency could be blocking the inclusion of fossil fuel in the text since Egypt is its largest producer …
Bitcoin mining unsustainable; climate damages comparable to beef, natural gas, crude oil: Study
In 2021, the total global damages of all coins mined exceed $3.7 billion
Factsheet: Methane and climate change
Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas. Its global warming potential is about 28 times greater than that of carbon dioxide. It is the second most …
Factsheet: Global Emissions
In 2013, the Netherlands Environmental Agency (NEA) jointly with the European Commission (EC) published a report on global carbon emissions. One …
Factsheet: Black carbon - A short-lived climate forcer
Black carbon is a component of soot, released during combustion, particularly incomplete combustion of fossil fuels or biomass. It is released …
Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm to cut fossil fuel use in construction
Bringing changes to the construction industry can help decrease emissions 44% by 2050, according to a report by C40 Cities
Oslo's ambitious 'climate budget' sets the bar for other cities
The Norwegian capital shows other cities how it's done, by setting out a tailor-made plan to reduce emissions to zero by 2030
Tough decisions ahead
A BBC serial says strong political will is needed to ensure that energy is used efficient.
Time to act
People in the us should realise that only if they reduce fuel consumption will prices fall
Demand your share
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Subsidies don’t help fight climate change, World Bank report finds
In 2021, countries shelled out $577 billion to actively lower the price of polluting fuels such as oil, gas, and coal
Why training in eco-driving is a dire necessity in India
Trained drivers who practise eco-driving principles help lowering fuel consumption and fatality rates
Can Bio-CNG click: A primer on this coming of age tech that can deal with air pollution at 3 levels
Apart from biodegradable waste, agricultural residue, cow dung and chicken litter and press mud from sugar factories are also used as feedstock …
CoP26 Diary (Nov 8): Fossil fuel lobby larger than delegation of any country, term missing from draft statement
Saudi Arabian delegation blocked efforts to write in greater climate ambition in the document, say reports
Fossil fuel combustion caused 2.5 million premature deaths in India in 2018
Pollution levels used for simulation are of 2012 levels, which means the actual number of deaths as of 2018 could be higher
Trump Administration files notice to withdraw from Paris agreement
The notice has no legal weight and does not begin the process of departure from the landmark climate agreement